CBAP® Exam Preparation Course

Lesson 1 – Introduction to CBAP® Certification

CBAP, CCBA and BABOK are registered certification marks owned by International Institute of Business Analysis.
 WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME

About IIBA ®

Benefits of IIBA® Professional

Certification

Criteria for CBAP® certification

The exam application process

The exam outline

Recertification requirements
 ABOUT IIBA®
International Institute of Business Analysis

Defines standards for

Through the BABOK® Guide
business analysis

Identifies the skills necessary Through the IIBA Business

IIBA® to be effective in the role of a Analysis Competency Model
business analyst and Self-Assessment Tool

Recognizes business analysis Through the ECBA®, CCBA®,

professionals and CBAP® certifications
 IIBA® MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

• Volunteer with the organization

• Develop communication skills

Develop
leadership
skills

• Attend networking
• BABOK® Guide IIBA® and chapter events
• Competency Membership • Join online
Model Elevate Expand community
• BBC Conference your skill your • Learn from experts
• IIBA® Webinar set network • Meet professional
Series contacts
• Online Library
 BENEFITS OF CBAP® CERTIFICATION

INDIVIDUAL

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ORGANIZATION
 BENEFITS OF CBAP® CERTIFICATION (contd.)
INDIVIDUAL

Benefits to the individual

INDIVIDUAL Competence in the principles

Participation in a recognized Recognition of professional
and practices of business
professional group competence
analysis

Personal satisfaction of
Advanced career potential
accomplishing a milestone
Improved overall
performance, removal of
uncertainty, and wider market
opportunities

🡺 Helps ensure continuous self

improvement
Potential for higher income
Recognition for having
invested in a business analysis
career
ORGANIZATION
 BENEFITS OF CBAP® CERTIFICATION (contd.)
ORGANIZATION

Benefits to the
organization
Helps in establishment and implementation of
INDIVIDUAL Professional development, advancement, and
business analysis practices as outlined in the
recognition for staff
BABOK® Guide

Ensures more reliable and higher quality results

Demonstrates use of industry-standard
are produced with increased efficiency and
business analysis practices
consistency

Demonstrates to the stakeholders that Enables to identify professional business analysts

business is run effectively to clients and business partners
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ORGANIZATION Improves staff responsibility, commitment, Demonstrates commitment to the field of
and motivation business analysis
 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
CBAP® CERTIFICATION

Criteria Requirements for CBAP®® Certification

Work Experience Minimum 7500 Hours of Business Analysis experience in the last 10
years

Knowledge Area Expertise Minimum 900 hours in four of the six knowledge areas

Professional Development 35 Hours in the last 4 Years

References 2

Signed Code of Conduct Yes

 APPLICATION AND EXAM PROCESS

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•Step 1
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•Apply for and pay for the certification
Step 5

✍ 🡺 •Step 2
•Pay for the exam
Step 4

Prepare for
the exam
Take the
exam

•Step 3
•Register for the exam
 APPLICATION AND EXAM FEES

• Application and Exam Fees

Fee Member Non-member

Application Fee (non-refundable) $125 $125

Exam Fee – English and Japanese $325 $450

Exam Fee – German *$770 $880

• Other Fees

Fee Member Non-member

Exam Cancellation Fee (CBT) $50 $50

Exam Re-write Fee – English and Japanese $250 $375

Exam Re-write Fee – German *$430 $540

🡺NOTE:
• *IIBA® is partnering with The European Association of Business Analysis (EABA) and, in a joint effort, is now offering business analysis certification exams
in German-speaking Europe and at all test center locations where IIBA exams are offered.
• All fees are payable in U.S. dollars (USD) plus GST/HST if you are a Canadian resident or a GST/HST registrant.
• The application fee is not refundable regardless of whether an application is approved or approved pending audit and if an application audit is not
passed.
 PREPARING FOR THE EXAM

The CBAP® exam is a 3.5-hours long exam and consists of 150 multiple choice questions with four possible
answers to select from.

To prepare for the exam:

Find opportunities to practice tasks by

Review the IIBA® BABOK® Guide
following the BABOK® Guide

Review the BABOK® Learning Guide

found in the Online Library on the Find a business analysis mentor
Community Network

Review Frequently Asked Questions

Join a study group
(FAQ) on the IIBA ® website

Review recommended resources on the

Attend local IIBA® Chapter meetings
IIBA® website

Attend training as needed Review available study guide(s)

 CBAP® EXAM BLUEPRINT

Domain Percentage of Questions

Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring 14%

Elicitation and Collaboration 12%

Requirements Life Cycle Management 15%

Strategy Analysis 15%

Requirements Analysis and Design Definition 30%

Solution Evaluation 14%

 RECERTIFICATION
REASONS

The CBAP® Recertification program helps an ongoing professional individuals demonstrate commitment to

the business analysis profession.

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Program Ens
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 RECERTIFICATION
PURPOSE
The Recertification program supports the ongoing professional development of individuals who have
attained the CBAP® designation.

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Encourages the ongoing Encourages and recognizes
professional development of Recertification individualized learning
CBAP® recipients
Program

Offers a standard and objective

Encourages the efforts of

✔
mechanism for recording
CBAP® recipients to give
professional development
back to the profession
activities

Sustains the global recognition

and value of the CBAP®
designation
 RECERTIFICATION
NOTES
All CBAP® recipients are required to meet continuing proficiency requirements to maintain their designation.

•CERTIFICATION RENEWAL
•IIBA® certification to be renewed every three years
•CBAP® Recertification Handbook and related forms are posted on the IIBA ® website
•ADDITIONAL NOTES
• To ensure receiving all IIBA® communication:
• - Update your email address in your profile on the IIBA® website.
• - Check bulk mail folders
• - Add certification@iiba.org to your personal address book
• Report 60 accepted CDUs and submit the recertification application prior to the end of the three-year cycle
•CDU CATEGORIES
•1. Formal Academic Education
•2. Professional Development
•3. Professional Activities
•4. Self-directed Learning
•5. Volunteer Service
•6. Professional Experience
 KEY TAKEAWAYS
The International Institute of Business Analysis or IIBA ® assists
business analysts by defining standards for business analysis,
identifying the skills needed for business analysis, and recognizing
business analysis professionals.
With an IIBA® membership, you can elevate your skill set, develop
leadership skills, and expand your network.

Membership of IIBA® provides several benefits, both to the

individual as well as to organizations.
To prepare for the exam, review the BABOK® Guide, review the
FAQs on the IIBA® website, attend trainings as needed, practice
tasks by following the BABOK® Guide, find a BA mentor, and
review available study guides.

Applying and taking the exam is a 5-step process.

The CBAP® exam is a 3.5-hours long exam and consists of 150

multiple choice questions with four possible answers to select
from.

The CBAP® Recertification program helps individuals demonstrate

an ongoing professional commitment to the business analysis
profession.
This concludes “Introduction to CBAP® Certification.”

The next lesson is “Introduction to BABOK® Guide Version 3.”

THANK YOU